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Stig Claesson
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Stig 'Slas' Claesson, writer and artist, at Berns in Stockholm as winner of the 1966 Bernsstipendiatet.
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| Born | 2 June 1928 Huddinge, Sweden |
| Died | 4 January 2008 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Occupation | writer, illustrator |
| Language | Swedish |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Period | 1956-2006 |
| Genre | children-youth |
John Stig Claesson was a famous Swedish writer and artist. He was born on June 2, 1928, and passed away on January 4, 2008. Many people knew him by his special nickname, Slas. He wrote many books and also drew pictures for them.
About Stig Claesson
Stig Claesson was born in Huddinge, a town located south of Stockholm, Sweden. He loved art and went to the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts to study from 1947 to 1952.
His Work as an Illustrator
After his studies, Stig Claesson started drawing pictures for books. He helped bring classic Swedish stories to life by creating illustrations for them. One famous writer whose books he illustrated was Per Anders Fogelström.
Family Life
Stig Claesson was the father of an actor named Leif Claesson. Stig lived a long life, sharing his stories and art with the world. He passed away in Stockholm on January 4, 2008.
